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Traits are transferred from generation to generation through the…
How genetic traits are passed between generations · Asked in 1 wave, 2008 · 1,505 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Sperm only | Egg only | Sperm and egg | Testes | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 8% | 2% | 88% | 2% | 1505 | ±3 | |
| Less than high school | 17% | 1% | 75% | 7% | 214 | ±8 | |
| High school | 8% | 3% | 86% | 3% | 488 | ±5 | |
| Some college |
General Social Survey 2008 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2008 | 2008-04-17 to 2008-09-13 | face to face | 2,023 | 1,505 |
| 9% |
| 2% |
| 89% |
| 1% |
| 405 |
| ±6 |
| Bachelor's | 1% | 1% | 97% | 1% | 259 | ±7 |
| Postgraduate | 2% | 1% | 97% | – | 139 | ±10 |